1969 Opel Olympia vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (187 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1740 kg more than 1969 Opel Olympia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Opel Olympia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Olympia | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Olympia | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 96 L |
